Member Spotlight: ResourceMFG
December 5, 2019ResourceMFG is the first and largest nationally branded staffing company specializing in manufacturing that provides quality talent in all production skill sets, quality, maintenance, and supervisors for all levels of management. Combining the advantages of national scale, with a deep, knowledgeable understanding of their clients’ business, San Diego county workforce data, hands-on manufacturing expertise, […]
Read MoreBoard of Directors approves contract after nationwide search, starts new era The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today approved a contract with Sandra L. Kerl to be the new general manager of the region’s wholesale water agency, following a months-long national search. The Board approved the contract in open session during its […]
Read MoreOtay Water District Launches Its First Instagram Photo Contests
December 2, 2019In celebration of its first year on Instagram, the Otay Water District is encouraging Instagrammers to enter its Thankful for Water and Drink Tap December Instagram Photo Contest(s) for a chance to win $50-$75 gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores in its service area. Four photos from each contest will be selected as the […]
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Falck
December 2, 2019Falck joins the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce with over 100 years of experience serving the needs of communities across the globe. They are a proven leader in ambulance care with a strong commitment to serving families at their most critical time of need. With 30,000 employees worldwide, Falck is the largest international ambulance […]
Read MoreEXIM Bank Reauthorization
November 18, 2019The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) assists U.S. exporters with financing. In 2018, EXIM supported $6.8 billion worth of exports and 33,000 jobs. EXIM’s operations are now at risk unless Congress reauthorizes the bank to continue operations. Without an export credit agency such as EXIM, the U.S. stands to lose global competitiveness, and […]
Read MoreAfter nine consecutive years of growth, California’s travel and tourism economy continues to surge. Visitors pumped more than $140 billion in travel spending in the last year, stimulating business development and providing Californians with more than one million jobs. Tourism powers regional economies. In San Diego County alone, tourism generated $11.5 billion in travel-related spending, […]
Read MoreThe Department of Defense (DOD) announced Naval Base San Diego was selected as a host testing and experimentation site for 5G technology. The DOD is gathering responses and industry feedback to the draft request for proposals. The final RFP is expected in December 2019, however, the final RFP is dependent on the passage of the […]
Read MoreThe Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention program (VHHP) administered by The California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Housing Finance Agency, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs, announced beginning November 8, 2019, $75 million in funding will be available for development projects aimed at housing California’s veterans. In particular, the funds are available […]
Read MoreDeadline Approaching for CalSavers: June 2020
November 15, 2019Per state legislation, the state of California launched a retirement savings program in November 2018. The program, known as CalSavers, is designed to provide employees who otherwise are not offered that benefit via their employer access to a retirement savings plan. Businesses who do not proactively offer retirement benefits are required to enroll, and the […]
Read MoreChamber Policy Committee Reviews City’s Homeless Action Plan
November 15, 2019At the beginning of 2019, the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee recognized homelessness as one of the top three policy areas of priority. The City, throughout the year, and in coordination with various stakeholder groups including the San Diego Housing Commission, has taken a variety of steps to address the housing and homelessness crisis. Most recently, […]
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